THE hunt is on for a wanted man after a woman was assaulted inside a caravan.

Residents have been warned to remain “vigilant” after a woman in her 40’s, was assaulted by a man on Friday February 1 inside a caravan at Black Beck Caravan Park in Bouth, near Ulverston.

Police said the incident took place at some point between 10am and 12.23pm.

The man, who was not known to the woman remains at large, is described as being a white male, approximately 6ft tall, of average build and aged in his late 40’s or early 50’s.

The man had medium-length black hair, which was greying at the parting and temples.

He was wearing a black knitted scarf covering his lower face, a black zip-up jacket that ended at his upper thigh and mid-blue loose-fitting denim jeans.

He was also wearing dark-coloured, possibly leather, slip-on shoes with a strap-fastening at the top of the tongue.

Cllr Dave Webster, Mayor of Ulverston described the incident as “absolutely horrendous.”

“Any assault on any resident is an absolute shock”, he said.

“I hope the police catch him and catch him quick.

“Black Beck Caravan Park isn’t far from Ulverston so I would urge residents to remain vigilant while the police track him down.”

Detective Sergeant Martin Hodgson said: “We have increased patrols in the area and a team of detectives are actively investigating multiple-lines of enquiry, including the latest line of enquiry – releasing the EvoFit which we hope will prompt someone to come forward with information or the man to come forward directly.

“We are taking this incident incredibly seriously, however, we have received no other such reports of this nature, to suggest this was anything other than an isolated incident."

Sgt Hodgson also encouraged residents to take note of safety advice that included: making sure your property is secure, keeping a light on at night if you are out, keeping your phone battery charged and letting your friends and family know your location and plans.

Temporary Detective Inspector John Graham-Cumming said: “We need the public’s help in identifying this man. This was an extremely distressing incident for the victim who was assaulted by a stranger within a caravan.

“We would like to hear from anyone who believes they can identify the suspect from the evofit image or those with information on a person seen in the area, matching the suspect’s description, between January 31 and February 1.

“I would also like to make a direct appeal to the suspect to hand himself in and assist with our enquiries.

“The victim, who remains understandably distressed, is being supported by officers.”

Anyone with information relating to the incident should visit mipp.police.uk/ and click on the link for Operation Sawbuck. Alternatively, you can call the police on 101.